--Erin Russell, Chinook Book Sales Coordinator
Thanksgiving
is one of my favorite holidays because it's all about the gathering of
great people and amazing food. This year I have pledged with the
Cascade Harvest Coalition's Eat Local for Thanksgiving campaign and need to take a look at my options for having an unforgettable meal!
Ballard Farmers Market:
I love buying produce at the Ballard Farmers Market because it feels
like an adventure to see who has what local produce and products. I
plan on purchasing some local cheese at the Ballard Farmerís Market to
use as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. Search ecometro.com to find the
closest farmers market to you.
Full Circle Farm:
This CSA can deliver every week or every other and allows you to
customize your order a bit. Itís a great way to make sure you are
eating local produce while also supporting your local farms.
Also check out New Roots Organic, The South 47 Farm, and the WSU Farm Finder.
PCC Natural Markets:
Not only a great option to buy a lot of local produce and products to
make a fabulous meal, but I can also order a completely prepared meal.
Puts my mind at ease. In addition to their turkey and ham dinners, they
offer a vegetarian and a completely vegan option. Other great markets
with Chinook Book coupons include Marlene's Market, Madison Market, and Whole Foods.
Eat Local:
With locations in Queen Anne and Burien, you can purchase your whole
Thanksgiving meal or just pieces of it. Scared of making lumpy mashed
potatoes? Buy them from Eat Local and you can be guaranteed high
quality and local sourcing.
Thundering Hooves:
Meat eaters, please take note of the locally-raised, hormone-free, 100%
grass fed beef, lamb, poultry and pork that Thundering Hooves offers.
Their turkeys are almost sold out, but the variety of their other meats
makes me think a prime rib might be a good alternative this
Thanksgiving.
Eating local brings together many important issues: access to safe, healthy food, the connection between the farmer and your table, and the impact on the environment from the way the food is produced and distributed are just a few. To learn more, please visit the Eat Local for Thanksgiving campaign site.